Martin Ward believes brother Tommy will win at the very top level at super-bantamweight – after he has won the titles first.

The Ward brothers are two of the big draws at the Summer Rumble in Sunderland tomorrow.

There are titles out there for both of us

Martin Ward

Martin had been due to top the bill at the Stadium of Light in an English super-bantam title fight and British championship eliminator with Leigh Wood, only for the Yorkshire boxer to pull out, citing an injury.

The 27-year-old will still box at the outdoor event, marking time with a six-rounder against Giorgi Gochishvili, from Georgia.

Wood’s withdrawal means Tommy will take the limelight instead, with an eight-round international bout against another highly-rated Georgian, Vladimer Janezashvili.

It is set for eight rounds and will be his first fight at super-bantam, the same division as big brother.

After 13 wins on the spin, Tommy looks set for title honours, so is there room for both Wards at the same 8st 10lb category?

“Of course there is,” laughed Martin. “When I win the British, I’ll move on to the European.

“I’ll give up the British and Tommy can fight for that!

“Yes, there are titles out there for both of us.”

Martin might not say it in as many words, but you get the impression he feels Tommy is destined for glory.

The 21-year-old joined the pro ranks without even one adult bout as an amateur and has prospered in the paid ranks under coach, Neil Fannan, and manager, Dave Garside.

“If you look at the way Tommy has been minded, he’s not been looked after the way I was for the first seven or eight fights,” said Martin.